To meet increased demand for its range of products from home and overseas markets, Flexcrete has extended its manufacturing complex in Leyland, Lancashire, by acquiring an additional 2500m² of industrial space adjoining its existing facility. The new buildings have been extensively refurbished and extended and a dedicated Technical Centre has been constructed, housing new Research… Read more
The exterior of a landmark building in Glasgow city centre has been transformed using one of our high performance, waterproof, anti-carbonation coatings. Following trials using a number of different coatings, Monodex Smooth was proposed by structural repair and refurbishment contractor Concrete Repairs Limited (CRL) for the protection and decoration of precast concrete panels on the… Read more
Decorative and protective coating of pre-cast concrete panels. Background The Venlaw Building is a six-storey office complex based in Bath Street in the Charing Cross area of Glasgow. It forms part of the Elmbank Gardens complex, designed by Richard Seifert and constructed in the early 1970’s. Elmbank Gardens also comprises a 14-storey Premier Inn hotel,… Read more
Declaration of Performance (DoP) The construction industry has recently undergone the most significant change for a decade in the way in which construction products are sold throughout Europe. From 1 July 2013, under the Construction Products Regulation 2011 (CPR), it is mandatory for manufacturers to apply CE marking to any of their products which are… Read more
Flexcrete Technologies Limited, the UK’s leading independent manufacturer of technical mortars and high performance coatings, has received official confirmation that its Cementitious Coating 851 will resist chloride penetration for at least 25 years. In 1988, a 2mm thick film of Cementitious Coating 851 was applied to a concrete slice and sealed in a chloride… Read more
The world’s first Lighthouse helipad has been repaired and protected using products manufactured by Flexcrete Technologies Limited, the UK’s leading independent manufacturer of engineering quality technical mortars and high performance coatings. The reinforced concrete foundations of the helipad at Cornwall’s Wolf Rock Lighthouse had deteriorated over time and a remedial solution was required to repair… Read more
Flexcrete’s Biodex HB hygiene coating has been chosen for the refurbishment of a major sugar plant in Sweden. The biostatic coating was chosen by Nordic Sugar, the leading sugar supplier in Northern Europe and part of German-based Nordzucker Group. The company produces almost 1 million tonnes of sugar each year from its processing plants in… Read more
Hygienic coatings protect production and storage areas. Background Nordic Sugar is the leading sugar supplier in Northern Europe and part of German-based Nordzucker Group. The company produces almost 1 million tonnes of sugar each year from its processing plants in Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Lithuania. Sugars are produced for the industrial, retail and food service sectors,… Read more
Concrete Repairs to Cracked & Spalled Concrete throughout Iconic Structure Background Goole Water Tower is an iconic 165ft landmark which dates back to 1926 and is known locally as the ‘Salt Pot.’ When first constructed, it held the title of the largest tower of its kind anywhere in Europe and was deemed an incredible feat… Read more
Refurbishment and re-lining of process facilities for the dirty water industry. Background Anglian Water have an ongoing requirement to maintain the many sumps and syphons which service their sewage treatment works around the region. The traditional method of upgrading has been to install a precast concrete base unit before backfilling and grouting. To achieve a… Read more
As part of the £12.6 million Wigan District Flood Alleviation Scheme, engineers at Wigan Borough Council selected a range of Flexcrete products to repair and protect Millingford Brook Culvert which runs beneath the busy A580 East Lancashire Road in Lowton. Constructed in 1930 from reinforced concrete, the double culvert had deteriorated over the years, resulting… Read more
Refurbishment of Double Culvert to Protect Exposed Steel Reinforcement Background Leigh and Wigan in Lancashire are at high risk of localised flooding when heavy rainfall, land drainage or sewer problems occur. To reduce this risk, Wigan Borough Council commenced a £12.6 million Flood Alleviation Scheme, part of which involved the repair and protection of Millingford Brook… Read more
Decorative protection with an innovative, non-leaching biostatic hygienic coating. Background Asian Hospital and Medical Center is a 217 bed, private hospital opened in 2002. It has over 900 employees and 160 outsourced staff, all of whom are trained to provide the highest standards of personalised patient care. The facility boasts an ambience that is hotel-like,… Read more
Decorative protection for 22,000m² pre-cast concrete facade. Background Originally conceived by Imelda Marcos as Manila’s new entertainment centre, Bay City is situated on 1,500 hectares of reclaimed land just 15 minutes from the domestic and international airports. Nestled at the heart of the area, SoleMare ParkSuites, is a twin tower, 18 storey residential investment by… Read more
New construction of six, 16-storey pre-cast tower blocks. Background Located adjacent to the popular SM Mall of Asia in Metro Manila, Sea Residences is a bold new concept in urban living. Six 16 storey tower blocks grace the skyline with a view of both the central district of Makati and the awe-inspiring setting of Manila… Read more
Flexcrete Biodex HB – a high build, matt finish, hygiene coating with encapsulated biocide and silver ion technology – has been chosen for one of Asia’s leading scuba diving resorts. The state-of-the-art coating was specified for protection of the walls and ceilings of the kitchen and restaurant areas at the five star El Galleon Beach… Read more
Hygienic protection of walls and ceilings with an advanced biostatic coating. Background Once a small fishing village, Puerto Galera is now the premier scuba diving location in the Philippines and home to the five star El Galleon Beach Resort. The resort boasts more varieties of fish than can be found in the entire Red Sea,… Read more
Lining of freshly cast concrete bunds to allow for early installation of a resin coating system. Background Located at Bay Bell near George Town on the Tamar River in Tasmania, the Tamar Valley Power Station relies on LNG fed from an underwater pipeline in the Bass Strait. The station is operated by Aurora Energy, the… Read more
In 2007 Aone+, a joint venture comprising Halcrow, Colas and Costain, was appointed by the Highways Agency as Managing Agent Contractor for Area 10 – one of the largest and busiest road networks in the UK. Located in the North West of England and carrying the highest volumes of traffic outside London, it comprises some… Read more
Repairs to Concrete Elements of Motorway Bridges Background In 2007 Aone+, a joint venture comprising Halcrow, Colas and Costain, was appointed by the Highways Agency as Managing Agent Contractor for Area 10 – one of the largest and busiest road networks in the UK. Located in the North West of England and carrying the highest… Read more
Defective concrete at the top of the tower left steel elements exposed in an aggressive saline environment. Background Royal Sovereign Lighthouse was built in 1971. Situated seven miles to the south of Eastbourne in the English Channel, it is a unique and instantly recognisable structure complete with its own helipad. The design is complex, as the reinforced… Read more
Repairs to Concrete Quay Suffering from Chloride Induced Corrosion Background Milford Haven has been a port since the Middle Ages and became a Naval Dockyard during the early 19th century. Famous for its connections with Admiral Nelson and his romance with Lady Hamilton, in more recent times Milford Haven was recognised as one of Britain’s main fishing ports. However, a… Read more
Waterproofing of freshly cast substructure concrete. Background The new Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford is the result of a £150m PFI investment whereby a public infrastructure project is funded with private capital. Construction is over 5 levels and includes provision of an new Accident and Emergency Department plus state-of-the-art facilities for outpatients. Broomfield Hospital boasts a… Read more
Repair and waterproofing of masonry and concrete aqueduct. Background The 134km long Thirlmere Aqueduct was commissioned in 1894 and supplies up to 250,000m³ of raw water a day from the Thirlmere Reservoir in the English Lake District to the Lostock WTW, to satisfy the needs of over 1million people in the Manchester area. Its most… Read more
Waterproof pointing of concrete block joints on revetment walls. Background The main A27 trunk road near Portsmouth runs adjacent to revetment walls which form the boundary to Farlington Marshes on the northern shore of Langstone Harbour. Home to many bird populations, Farlington is a blaze of colour in spring and summer with many flowers and butterflies. The joints… Read more
Basement waterproofing solution for London landmark. Background London’s Theatreland is famous the world over and attracts large numbers of UK and international visitors. Cleanliness in the urban environment is of great importance, and standard procedure for Westminster City Council is to wash the streets every night. This has caused major water ingress problems in the basement of the Palace… Read more
Protection of Exposed Reinforcement & Reinstatement of Concrete Cover to M40 Bridge Deck Background When planing the concrete bridge deck at Junction 4 of the M40 in preparation for the application of a waterproof membrane, too much of the concrete cover was removed. In some areas, the steel reinforcement was also exposed. Emergency repairs were required to… Read more
Waterproofing of sheet piles and floor slabs in a basement. Background Westminster City school is a non-diocesan, voluntary aided, all ability school, which has been situated in the Victoria area of London since 1877. As part of Westminster City Council’s £152 million investment in the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) Programme, the school obtained… Read more
4,415m² of Aggregate Concrete Panels & Columns Repaired & Protected from Carbonation Background Occupying a prominent position adjacent to the Hammersmith Flyover on the main route to central London from Heathrow Airport, the Novotel London West required external refurbishment to prevent further damage from carbonation and to improve aesthetics. Built in the early 1970’s by Cunard, this… Read more
3,620m² durable, decorative protection required for demanding exposure conditions. Background After nine years exposed to harsh climatic conditions on a mountainside in the outer suburbs of Taipei, the structural concrete and decorative GRP pillar construction at the grand entrance to the school showed serious deterioration. With constant high humidity, cold winter conditions and heavy attack… Read more